baton

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Definitions

n.

A thin stick used by a conductor to lead an orchestra; a short staff carried as a symbol of authority; a relay runner's stick

指挥棒;权杖;接力棒;警棍

v.

To strike someone with a baton

用警棍打

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
batonother
=baton

Common Collocations

  • 1.conductor's baton指挥棒
  • 2.relay baton接力棒

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The orchestra conductor raised the baton to begin the symphony.

  • 2.

    The relay runner passed the baton to their teammate smoothly.

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